Botox Prices in Dubai

When considering anti-aging treatments in Dubai, one of the most popular treatments considered is Botox. Some clinics will discuss pricing according to units, as in, how many “units” is required for you, while other clinics prefer to use “area” and provide pricing based on clumping 2-3 areas of the face together into one treatment. However, with all things considered, area and units go hand-in-hand and pricing should be more or less the same. 

Botox is used specifically in the following areas: forehead (approx. 10 to 30 units), around the eyes “crow’s feet” (approx. 10 to 30 units) and in-between the eyes “glabella lines” (approx.  10-25 units). Some areas can be addressed and considered as “half-areas” such as the chin, corners of the mouth, and it all depends on the physician’s final recommendation on how many units are necessary to address wrinkles specific to each person. 

Factors for such a wide gap in treatment prices are found to be mainly:

• Brand awareness of the clinic: treatment from a more reputable hospital will be costlier than a clinic not widely known to people. Institutions make huge investments to build a trusted brand and patients are supposed to pay a premium to consume it.
• Location: Clinics located in Jumeirah, Downtown, or Dubai Marina need to pay higher rents, multiple times more than similarly sized facilities located in less expensive areas of Dubai. Clinics in costlier areas, in turn, will charge more for otherwise similar services accordingly.
• Experience of the practitioner: It is quite understandable that you pay more for a service from a more experienced practitioner. In addition to that, if you get treatment from a doctor not a technician, it would cost you more. Among doctors, you will need to pay more to get the treatment from specialists such as dermatologists and plastic surgeons as they have more expertise and experience in the field than GPs. 

A few principles to note regarding the price of Botox injections in Dubai are as follows: 

The price of Botox increases as the size of the area you wish to address increases. Usually, practitioners use the term: small, medium, and large to categorize the areas of the face.

• Small: Upto 20 units. 
• Medium: 30 to 40 units
• Large: 40 to 60 units

The sizing of the area is a combination of different sections of the face and severity of the wrinkles. The final assessment will come down to the final recommendation of the plastic surgeon or dermatologist. With the above points in mind, let’s dig a bit deeper into the Botox price structure in Dubai. 

Botox pricing in Dubai are as follows:

As an example, the glabella which is the area in-between the eyes is approximately 20 units, and clinics start their Botox pricing at AED 600 which translates to AED 30/unit. Other clinics, in more lucrative areas of Dubai, start their pricing at AED 1,050 which translates to AED 52.5/unit. However, some clinics prefer to clump 3 areas of the face together and provide a singular price of AED 800, however the number of units of Botox required becomes a little vague in this instance. Therefore, it’s always better for patients in Dubai to get a pricing per unit of Botox if they plan to budget and continue their treatments many years down the road. 

Here's a breakdown of the number of units you require for each area of the face: 

• Forehead: 10 - 30 units
• Glabellar lines (between eyebrows): 10 - 25 units
• Crow's feet (corner's of the eye): 5 - 15 units
• Bunny or nasalis lines: 5 - 10 units
• Corners of mouth: 3 - 6 units
• Chin: 2 - 6 units
• Eyebrow: 2 - 5 units

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Botox injections in Dubai:

What is Botox or Botulinum type A injection? 

Botulinum type A injections are more commonly known as Botox by patients and is a neurotoxin that when injected causes muscles that cause wrinkles to relax. Similarly to dermal fillers, Botulinum type A injections are used to eliminate wrinkles but more specifically on the forehead, around the eyes (crow’s feet) in-between the eyes (glabella lines), chin, and corners of the mouth.

Who can perform Botox or Botulinum type A injection in Dubai?

In Dubai, dermal fillers are covered under the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Health Regulation Department for the Standards for Non Surgical Cosmetic Services, and Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) for Standards for Non Surgical Cosmetic Procedures. Dermatologists, and plastic surgeons with a valid DHA/DHCA license can perform Botox injections without needing any further requirements.

For general physicians, they can also perform Botox injections provided they obtain specific training, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Continuous Medical Education (CME) hours, hands-on practical training, and completion of aesthetic cases under specialists. All of which need to be inline with the guidelines stipulated and approved by DHA and DHCA.  

Botox injections must always be performed with the availability of at least one dermatologist or plastic surgeon on the premises of the clinic. 

It is also recommended to always check the credentials of those performing the procedure through 3rd party sources like DrFive.com or the clinic's own website to ensure they have the right expertise and experience.

What are the benefits of Botox or Botulinum type A injection?

Botox or Botulinum type A injections are used to improve wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes (crow’s feet) and in-between the eyes (glabella lines). 

Who is the right candidate for Botox or Botulinum type A injection?

Anyone over the age of 18 years old is a suitable candidate for Botox or Botulinum type A injection, unless they have an allergic reaction to Botox or Botulinum type A, pregnant or breast-feeding or have a skin infection in and around the areas that need to be treated. Usually, early to mid-thirties would be a good time to start Botox treatment, before smaller wrinkles develop into fully-blown and deeper wrinkles. It is always better to consult with either a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to get a better understanding of how, where and when to start botox injections. 

What do you experience during a Botox procedure?

As with most injectables you will feel a mild pain around the injection site. Usually there will be some swelling and reddening of the skin. Bruising also occurs since there is a breakage of blood vessels underneath the skin. Physicians recommend you don’t lie down on the treated area for at least a few hours to avoid the Botox from moving into other unwanted areas of the face. According to dermatologists, it’s best to leave the treated area untouched for 4 to 6 hours for the best results.

What are the potential risks with Botox or Botulinum type A injections?

Other than the immediate discomforts such as mild pains, redness, bruising, and nausea associated with post-Botox or Botulinum type A injections, the treatment is considered relatively safe.   

How long do Botox or Botulinum type A injections last? 

In general, Botox injections typically last 3-4 months but can last longer in some other patients, upto 6 months.  

What are the alternatives to Botox or Botulinum type A injections?

There are currently a few alternative non-invasive (needle-free) treatments to Botox or Botulinum type A injections in Dubai that claim to reduce and control wrinkles. Among these types of treatments are over-the-counter products such as: face patches, serums, creams, chemical peels, and vitamins. However, according to some dermatologists, the next best clinical treatment for wrinkles, after Botox, is fractional CO2 laser treatment, microneedling, radiofrequency, and ultherapy (ultrasound). Patients should consult with a qualified physician in aesthetic treatments to better understand the efficacy and prices for such treatments as results and costs may vary from patient to patient.

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What type of Botox or Botulinum type A injections are used in Dubai clinics?

The common Botulinum type A injections known in the Dubai market are the brands: Botox /Allergan, Dysport, Xeomin and they are all approved by the FDA.